Month: November 2025
We Want To Feature Holiday Light Displays By Ayer Residents
The Ayer News is looking to feature 2-3 holiday light displays set up by Ayer residents. We would love to come check out your holiday light display, take a few photos, ask a few questions and write a story to share with other residents. It’s special when you take time to decorate your home for…
Thanksgiving Football: Ayer-Shirley HS Wins After Double Overtime Against Littleton
In high school football, the Ayer-Shirley Panthers win the Thanksgiving Day game against the Littleton Tigers, 26-20, after a double-overtime (Source: The Lowell Sun reporting). Subscription access required. The game was played at Alumni Field in Littleton on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.
Town of Ayer Faces Projected $1 Million Budget Shortfall
The Town of Ayer faces a projected shortfall of $1,011,707 in fiscal year 2027, according to the town management’s presentation to the Finance Committee on Thursday, Nov. 20th. These are preliminary numbers, as the town has not yet received its school assessments and other final costs. One of the biggest drivers may be employee health…
Mark Your Calendar: Town of Ayer Announces Holiday Events
The Town of Ayer has announced its holiday event lineup. Saturday, Dec. 6: On Dec. 6th, the Town of Ayer will host its Downtown Holiday Candlelight Stroll and Tree Lighting with Santa & Mrs. Claus and the Nashoba Valley Concert Band at Town Hall at 1 Main Street. 4:45 pm Sunday, Dec. 13: Join the…
Residents: Prioritize Senior Center in Community Development Block Grant Application
Fourteen residents filled the Ayer Town Hall meeting room on Wednesday, Nov. 19th and asked the town to prioritize the Senior Center building project in its upcoming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. The Ayer Community & Economic Development Office advertised a meeting/public hearing, which included a review of the town’s current FY2024 grant for…
In Ayer, Taking Out the Trash Will Cost Pretty Much the Same in 2026
The Ayer Select Board held its public hearing Tuesday night to set transfer station (solid waste) rates for the 2026 calendar year. The board raised annual vehicle sticker prices for most users, but left the price of the blue bags alone. This means the cost of disposing your trash should be similar to last year….
Fitchburg Road One Step Closer to Transition with Sewer Extension Grant
There have long been plans and visions for Fitchburg Road. Now, the state is investing in a sewer extension and change could really be ahead. On Nov. 7th, the Town of Ayer announced a $500,000 grant from the state’s Community One Stop Grant program. This will allow sewer to be extended further down Fitchburg Road,…
Ayer Residents Approve $11.55 Million Debt Exclusion for New Senior Center at Special Town Election
Ayer residents have approved a $11.55 million debt exclusion to help finance a new $15.1 million senior center on town-owned property on Bishop Road. The town held a one-question Special Town Election today (Tuesday, Nov. 4th) from noon to 8 pm and announced the results this evening shortly before 9 p.m. 1,031 residents voted in…